Races ORX Matamata - NZ

Racing well recently. Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Star Warrior with 57.5kg at $2.90. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Pukekohe on December 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Dance The Night with 57.5kg at $9.90. Narrowly beaten latest and can go one better.

Most recently 4th of 8 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind Dream Maker carrying 58.5kg at $41.70. Before that ran last of 11 at Taupo on December 28 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Now Not Never with 57kg at $88.30. Needs to do more. Hard to enthuse.

Last start eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 2100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Golden Jacket with 58.5kg at $7.70. The run before that got back early 7th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind God Of Eros with 54.5kg at $31.20. Likely to find this out of reach.

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 10 at Taupo on December 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 18 len behind Written Glow carrying 57.5kg at $41.80. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 12th of 14 at Tauranga on January 8 over 1500m, slow going 10 len behind Ivy's Dancer carrying 55.5kg at $85.30. Looking to others.

At debut, second last of 10 at Ruakaka on January 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Waimea Bay with 57.5kg at $12.10. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.

Raced two times to date. At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Oberon with 56.5kg at $12.50. Last start second last of 13 at Taupo on December 28 over 1800m, slow going 9 len behind Star Warrior carrying 57kg at $10.90. Right in the mix.

Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Lunaman carrying 57.5kg at $27. Second-up ran last of 7 at Ellerslie on January 11 over 1500m, 7 len behind Chilling Out with 56kg at $120.40. Cannot enthuse.

Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Tauranga on January 2 over 1500m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Classic Champagne carrying 55.5kg at $61.40. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Te Aroha on June 2 over 1600m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Eloise with 56.5kg at $23.20. Looks tested on the first up effort.

Second-up. First-up after six months 6th of 10 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 31 over 1400m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Oh Maimai with 56.5kg at $16.40. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Ruakaka on July 12 over 1600m, on heavy track; 18 len behind Ascension carrying 56.5kg at $23.10. Strips fitter and should be in the mix.

Third-up today. Resuming 11th of 13 at Te Aroha on October 22 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Billy Blinx with 56.5kg at $59.40. Last start eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ruakaka on December 17 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Sibella carrying 57.5kg at $18.10. Sure to be thereabouts over a longer trip.

Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Ohope Wins with 56.5kg at $14.50. The race before that 2nd of 14 at this track on December 19 over 1600m, slow going long-neck behind Los Santos carrying 55.5kg at $4.50. Continues to impress and gets her chance to break through.

At the latest run 7th of 12 at Ellerslie in the G2 Sir Patrick Hogan (Royal) Stakes on January 1 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Ohope Wins carrying 56.5kg at $44.20. Before that got back early 7th of 12 at Te Rapa on December 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Julianus with 55kg at $5.70. Rates highly. Capable of sharp improvement.

Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at this track on December 19 over 2000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Bharnstorm with 55kg at $8.20. The run before that 7th of 12 at Ellerslie on December 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Day One carrying 55.5kg at $17.20. Hard to beat on her best form.

At debut, 5th of 8 at New Plymouth Raceway on December 27 over 1800m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Los Salsero carrying 55.5kg at $5.20. Expected to be in the finish.